We ask Singapore's leading makeup artists for their tips and favourite multi-masking products to come out of the circuit breaker glowing
It has been two months without a visit to our favourite spas and salons, but we still have a ways to go before they reopen in phase three. Until then, we’ve only got ourselves to count on when it comes to maintaining and pampering our skin.
While we may not have all the equipment for a full-on facial treatment at home, there’s a much-hyped beauty ritual that can promise effective results—multi-masking. The breakout beauty trend of 2016, its unwaning popularity has proven that is more than just a fad.
If you’ve not heard of it, multi-masking is essentially what its name suggests—using multiple masks in one sitting. There are three techniques to go about it.
Zoning, whereby various masks are applied to specific zones of your face based on skin concerns, is perfect for combination skin. Layering masks is another time-saving method, though extra care needs to be taken to ensure the ingredients of the masks work together. Finally, the multi-step masking, whereby you apply masks one at a time, one after another.
While it is up for debate whether the latter counts as multi-masking, it is my personal favourite when I want the full works—starting from a clarifying clay mask and finishing with a hydrating cream or sheet mask.
But don’t just take it from me—we check in on the experts who know best, professional makeup artists Andrea Claire, Cheryl Ow, Clarence Lee, Dollei Seah and Grego Oh to find out their tips and favourite masking combinations.